Everything to Nothing - Softcover

Henthorne, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1471076121 ISBN 13: 9781471076121

Publisher: Lulu.com, 2012

Synopsis

For those who enjoy a contemporary novel which contains stark contrasts then Everything to Nothing is a book you will relish! Sally lives a life of luxury with her billionaire father; her best friend, Michelle, is from a more modest background; and Sarah who is just an acquaintance of Michelle's from college, has more than money problems that blight her life. The development of their loving relationships with their respective boyfriends are as different as the girls' backgrounds, and the various ways in which they touch each other's lives are explored through the unfolding narrative. The blossoming of the romances between Sally and David, and Michelle and Simon, and the descriptions of Sally's opulent life-style are very enjoyable. In contrast, Sarah and Peter's drug-fuelled relationship is punctuated by scenes of degradation and misery. The build up to the central devastating tragedy is exquisitely described and these characters and themes are going to be expanded on in the sequel.

About this title

Product Description

A contemporary novel charting the rise and decline of relationships set in a modern Britain; relationships set against the lives and privilege of the mega rich to the despair of down and outs. As the relationships develop between Sally and David, Michelle and Simon, contrasted with Sarah's destructive drug fuelled affair with Peter, Sally's privileged upbringing and relationship with her father is scrutinised. The power of great wealth is set against the ordinariness of the other characters' backgrounds. The heart of the book however highlights the ongoing and unstoppable repercussions of Peter's actions. He is a hard, greedy and unfeeling man. As a direct result of Peter's actions and manipulation of a vulnerable Sarah, there is a later breakdown of David and Sally's relationship and the disintegration of the friendship between Sally and Michelle. The book boldly ends with a series of tragedies. This novel certainly engages with the reader and leaves us wanting more.

About the Author

Mark Henthorne is an English graduate and a keen traveller who lives and works in London. He is married to Sun who is from South Korea.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1471076121
• ISBN 13: 9781471076121
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 317